Master in High Performance and Conditioning
The Master’s in High-Performance and Conditioning from Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea is an intensive 9-month (60 ECTS) academic programme designed to train professionals capable of optimising athletic performance through a scientific, technological, and applied approach. With a comprehensive methodology, you’ll learn to assess, plan, and implement training processes at the highest level.
What will you learn during the programme?
- Translate athlete data into actionable insights for improving physical performance.
- Select and apply the right technology for each stage of the training process.
- Adapt methodologies to individual or team needs across different sporting contexts.
- Integrate scientific principles into day-to-day decision-making as part of a multidisciplinary performance team.
Live the Real Madrid experience. Take part in professional internships with elite organizations such as Real Madrid C.F., high-performance centres, or national federations, and gain an international perspective on sports performance through an exclusive international trip focused on leading models in sports science and health.
See the Spanish versión: Máster Universitario en Entrenamiento de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo
Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
Classes in English | Villaviciosa de Odón | Start: October 2026 | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport | Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea |
You will be able to obtain the ISAK Level 1 Certification, which will accredit you as a qualified anthropometrist at an international level, awarded by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). You will be trained to measure 17 anthropometric variables, understand the importance of accurate measurements while following internationally established standardization protocols, analyze the differences between calipers, and develop skills in using software to calculate body composition.
A globally prestigious master's, designed for you
Shanghai Ranking 2025
Our faculty of physical activity and sports sciences is ranked among the top 30 worldwide, according to the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities by the Shanghai Ranking 2025.
National Sports Award Copa Stadium
In 2018, Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea received the National Sports Award Copa Stadium for its contributions to education, research, and the professionalisation of sports on both national and international levels.
Facilities
Campus of Alcobendas
Real Madrid City
The best Training Ground in the world
Campus of Villaviciosa de Odón
I-SHAPE
Sports, Health, and Performance Excellence
Campus of Villaviciosa de Odón
Sports Centre
The best and most complete sports facilities and with an experienced team of qualified professionals.
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Study plan
Study plan structure
Module I. Generalities and context of high performance sport
- Context, functions and competences. Professional environment.
- The reality of the high performance coach 1.
- The reality of the high performance coach 2.
- Fundamentals and principles of high-performance sports training 1.
- Fundamentals and principles of high-performance sports training 2.
- Specificity of high-performance sports training.
Module II. The knowledge base in high performance sport
- Exercise physiology. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Strength training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Speed training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Endurance training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Planning, periodisation and programing of training in individual sports.
- Planning, periodisation and programing of training in team sports.
Module III. Leading areas in high performance
- Nutritional support for high performance sports.
- Integration of areas. Physioterapeutic strategies and injury prevention in the high performance approach.
- Integration of areas. Psychological strategies in high performance.
- Aquatics strategies and recovery in high performance.
- Genetics and epigenetics in high performance sport.
- Women's training in high performance.
Module IV. Laboratory technology and assessments applied to high performance optimisation
- Physiological assessments on a cycloergometer.
- Physiological assessments on treadmills.
- Anthropometric assessments of the high-performance athlete.
- Biomechanics applied to high performance.
- Force platforms, linear encoders and accelerometry. Uses and applications in high performance.
- Future lines of research. Specific software for the control of training in the laboratory.
Module V. Technology and field assessments applied to the optimisation of high performance
- Physiological field assessments 1.
- Physiological field assessments 2.
- Assisted and resisted speed training. Training methods for high performance.
- Workload analysis and quantification 1.
- Workload analysis and quantification 2.
- Future lines of research. Sepecific software for field training control.
Module VI. Analysis and evaluation in high performance sport
- Motor learning.
- Analysis and evaluation of sports technique and its application to the preparation of high-performance athletes.
- Technical-tactical sports analysis and evaluation and its application to the preparation of high-performance athletes.
- Conditional analysis of the high performance athlete. Establishment of KPI's.
- Detection, selection and development of talents.
- Creation and management of databases. Communication and reporting of results.
Module VII. Seminars and case studies
- Training in minority sports 1.
- Training in minority sports 2.
- Direction and management of sports groups.
- Specific cutting-edge methods in high-performance training: FRB, isoinercials, pneumatics, Olympic movements.
- White week in Valdebebas.
- White week in Valdebebas.
Module VIII. Research methodology
- The scientific method.
- Structure and type of research papers.
- Search and bibliographical sources.
- Statistics analysis.
- Bibliographic review: research and design.
- Intervention study: research and design.
Module IX. Professional internships
Module X. Final project
What you will learn
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First semester - Master the scientific foundations that drive elite performance
- Plan and structure advanced training programmes, applying periodisation strategies for both individual and team sports to achieve peak performance.
- Integrate key support areas such as sports nutrition, injury prevention, psychology, recovery strategies, genetics and epigenetics, and training for women’s performance.
- Conduct comprehensive performance assessments using state-of-the-art lab and field technology, including biomechanics, force platforms, accelerometery, and physiological monitoring.
- Explore the latest trends in high performance, from data-driven decision-making to innovative training methodologies such as isoinertial, pneumatic, and Olympic movement-based methods.
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Second semester - Apply your knowledge in real-world, international environments
- Complete guaranteed professional internships in elite sports centres, high-performance facilities, clubs, and institutions, working with top-level professionals.
- Train with cutting-edge technology and facilities, including the Human Performance Research Lab, Real Madrid’s world-class facilities, and specialised sports science environments.
- Participate in exclusive experiences, including seminars, case studies, and masterclasses with industry leaders and internationally recognised experts.
- Develop a Final Master’s Project, applying your research or professional intervention to solve real challenges in high performance sports.
Partner companies
During the program, you will have the opportunity to connect with leading companies in the industry, working closely with top professionals and learning through real cases and hands-on experiences.
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Methodology
This program is designed to follow a practical methofdology where students work from day one as if they were already working with professional athletes.
Internships
Internships are a key part of your education. Acquiring experience and putting into practice what you have learned during your degree is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internship: curricular (which is included as part of your programme) and extracurricular (which you can do on a voluntary basis).
The master's syllabus includes a mandatory internship in High Performance training field, as well as a final year project. Students shall receive the guidance of a professor for this project, and they can use the technology available at Universidad Europea. At students’ disposal are state-of-the-art equipment and a sports centre (including weights room, cardio room and functional training room), an athletics track and a football pitch, where they can acquire the experience needed to pursue their profession with the benefit of a higher degreeof training.
Student profile
This master degree is specially suitable for the following profiles:
- Graduates in physical activity and sports sciences.
- Graduates in education with a specialisation in physical education.
- Graduates in health sciences with professional experience in professional sports performance management.
- Coaches in collective and individual sports.
- Physical trainers and others in coaching roles with professional experience.
- Experienced professionals in the field of sports training.
- Professionals with experience in scientific support for sports teams.
Admissions
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Admission exams
Start your admission process by calling +34 918257527 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Place reservation
Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Enrollment
Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at Universidad Europea, you will have at your disposal a wide selection of own and official scholarships.
Credit recognition and transfers
You don’t have to stick with something you don’t like. That’s why we’ve designed specific plans for credit recognition and transfers.
Request your online credit recognition review, transfer your academic file and start studying at Universidad Europea.
Faculty
Programme director: Carlos Revuelta Parra
PhD in sports sciences with an extraordinary award. His background is focused on high-performance sports, and he has been collaborating for years with the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation as a coach and advisor at the High-Performance Center in Madrid.
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Frequently asked questions
What are high performance sports?
High performance sports are related to the world of training at the highest level. They involve being able to ensure that an athlete can give their best possible performance in competitions at the highest level. Not everyone is ready for high performance, as it requires a very specific commitment and strategy. It is not easy to conduct a comprehensive analysis and design a plan aimed at achieving the best possible level of performance, which means that this is a very specialised area requiring the intervention of trained professionals.
What do you study on a master’s degree in high performance sports?
All the specific, basic principles of sports training, including the physical, nutritional and psychological as well as technological support. Knowledge not only of the tangible aspects of training, but also of control, quantification and management, as well as the development of support technologies, should be dealt with in a master’s degree with these characteristics.
What is the purpose of a master’s degree in high performance sports?
Specialisation in the sector is fundamental. It is essential to have the necessary knowledge and resources to be able to deal with the demanding world of high performance. This knowledge is provided by specific courses in high performance sports, where leading professionals in the sector train students in specific and fundamental skills.
Where can I study a master’s degree in high performance sports?
Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid offers postgraduate programmes linked to high performance sports (both campus based and online) which offers great possibilities for students, as it adapts to the capabilities and needs of each individual student.